Tactical Soft A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power DLL dplay.dll

How to Fix Dplay.dll Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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DLL files such as dplay.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a Microsoft DirectPlay file, it was created for use in Système d'exploitation Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 by Tactical Soft.

dplay.dll was initially released with Windows XP on 10/25/2001 for the Windows XP Operating System. The latest file update released for A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power 2.H was on 12/23/2010 [file version 5.00.2134.1].

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with dplay.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	dplay.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Microsoft DirectPlay
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Système d'exploitation Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-1999

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	French
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x3000
Code Size:	18944

View Other dplay.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	32 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:27 16:23:19+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2001:08:23 16:46:23+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	5.12
Code Size:	18944
Initialized Data Size:	12288
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3000
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	5.0
Subsystem Version:	4.10
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	5.0.2134.1
Product Version Number:	5.0.2134.1
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	French
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft DirectPlay
File Version:	5.00.2134.1
Internal Name:	dplay
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-1999
Product Name:	Système d'exploitation Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000
Product Version:	5.00.2134.1

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What are dplay.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library dplay.dll Errors

dplay.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like dplay.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power) could share the same dplay.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when dplay.dll is attempted to be loaded either when A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common dplay.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - dplay.dll.
dplay.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\arsen2cnet\dplay.dll.
Cannot register dplay.dll.
Cannot start A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power. A required component is missing: dplay.dll. Please install A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power again.
Failed to load dplay.dll.
The application has failed to start because dplay.dll was not found.
The file dplay.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because dplay.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your dplay.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, dplay.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power, system crash while loading dplay.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix dplay.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your dplay.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the dplay.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power software.

You can uninstall A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power 2.H and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power 2.H

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many dplay.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the dplay.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your dplay.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate dplay.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free dplay.dll files for every applicable version of A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download dplay.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power folder location:

Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\arsen2cnet\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve dplay.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download dplay.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying dplay.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Tactical Soft typically does not release A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing dplay.dll and all other DLL files for A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

A.R.S.E.N.A.L Extended Power 2.H

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dplay.dll

5.0.2134.1

5.00.2134.1

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Système d'exploitation Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000
Software Version:	5.0.2134.1
File Version:	5.00.2134.1
File Size:	33040
File Date:	12/27/2019
MD5 Checksum:	149b6b70564994c6101d3c528fc6762e
SHA1 Checksum:	3c4b045f0c4ca227276c8f74852ce1605678bfa2
SHA256 Checksum:	6f3acebbf6cf5afb1ca4c6ded4de8aa03ef7cfd0cf3dad712a9fc651b0031eb4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\arsen2cnet\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.0
Initialized Data Size:	12288
Linker Version:	5.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.10
File Modification Date/Time:	12/27/2019

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dplay.dll

5.0.2134.1

5.00.2134.1

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System
Software Version:	5.0.2134.1
File Version:	5.00.2134.1
File Size:	33040
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	2fc74ff8dc4c8bb68b9eecc6538c56b7
SHA1 Checksum:	d2569335aced76f9b0e58047fe5153e3d7aedea9
SHA256 Checksum:	7fc831b373f88ff020e6af59715fe67dcc8a4d52c64bcc1527a9b12f7e5d5127
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.0
Initialized Data Size:	39424
Linker Version:	5.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.10
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

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